Narrative Counselling in County Mayo
North Mayo Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, IAHIP Assoc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballina, County Mayo F26
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor who places you, the client, at the centre of the work. I have a vast range of experience in this field and aim to provide long term solutions to my clients to help them navigate life's difficulties.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor who places you, the client, at the centre of the work. I have a vast range of experience in this field and aim to provide long term solutions to my clients to help them navigate life's difficulties.
Dr. Michelle Hopkins Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Westport, County Mayo F28 (Online Only)
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
Louise Hammond
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Mayo Abbey, County Mayo F12
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma & Unresolved Childhood Issues. I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway and online zoom sessions at a reduced rate. Life can be a struggle when dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. For specialized treatments I offer hypnotherapy. Together we explore this.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma & Unresolved Childhood Issues. I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway and online zoom sessions at a reduced rate. Life can be a struggle when dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. For specialized treatments I offer hypnotherapy. Together we explore this.
Maria Lawton-Murray
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, County Mayo F28
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) - I specialise in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process. In person or online via Zoom
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) - I specialise in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process. In person or online via Zoom
Online Therapists
Kate Rooney
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Donaghmede, County Dublin D13
My therapeutic approach involves a culmination of person centered therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with both adults and adolescents struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, feelings of worthlessness and life changes. I also have a specific interest in working with those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. I have over ten years experience working with this client group, initially as a registered nurse and later facilitating group and individual psychotherapy in a specialised day program in Sydney, Australia
My therapeutic approach involves a culmination of person centered therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with both adults and adolescents struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, feelings of worthlessness and life changes. I also have a specific interest in working with those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. I have over ten years experience working with this client group, initially as a registered nurse and later facilitating group and individual psychotherapy in a specialised day program in Sydney, Australia
Craig Joseph McCullough
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
This includes Brainspotting, narrative, EMDR, cognitive behavioural, and body-based mindfulness techniques that strengthen relationships with self and others.
I have provided psychotherapy to clients for a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, and family dynamics. I work with those struggling to overcome a situation, past or present, that is causing them to feel stagnate or disillusioned. I help people make new choices in their thinking and behaviour and better choices to improve resilience and health. Together, we explore ways that will help gain insight that leads to making adjustments for living more authentically and having healthier relationships.
This includes Brainspotting, narrative, EMDR, cognitive behavioural, and body-based mindfulness techniques that strengthen relationships with self and others.
I have provided psychotherapy to clients for a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, and family dynamics. I work with those struggling to overcome a situation, past or present, that is causing them to feel stagnate or disillusioned. I help people make new choices in their thinking and behaviour and better choices to improve resilience and health. Together, we explore ways that will help gain insight that leads to making adjustments for living more authentically and having healthier relationships.
Yolanda Kennedy Gavin
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Bray, County Wicklow A98
It can be really daunting to start or resume therapy and that's why I focus on creating a space that is warm and safe, to help you feel more comfortable figuring out what's troubling you and unpacking your feelings, thoughts and experiences. I particularly love to help people discover who they are beyond who they have learned to be through their life experiences and environment. I will work collaboratively with you using various therapeutic approaches such as humanistic, CBT, narrative, attachment theory and creative techniques, based on what you need and prefer.
It can be really daunting to start or resume therapy and that's why I focus on creating a space that is warm and safe, to help you feel more comfortable figuring out what's troubling you and unpacking your feelings, thoughts and experiences. I particularly love to help people discover who they are beyond who they have learned to be through their life experiences and environment. I will work collaboratively with you using various therapeutic approaches such as humanistic, CBT, narrative, attachment theory and creative techniques, based on what you need and prefer.
South Dublin Centre for Counselling and Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D16
Jenny is a humanistic and person-centred Psychotherapist with an emphasis on the person’s capacity for change. Jenny has worked within the health care sector for over 13 years. Jenny endeavours to bring about awareness and understanding within the client that can enable healing within the mind, body, and heart. When you come to therapy, you will find a safe, friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere that will allow you to explore, express or confront whatever it is that brought you to the therapy room.
Jenny is a humanistic and person-centred Psychotherapist with an emphasis on the person’s capacity for change. Jenny has worked within the health care sector for over 13 years. Jenny endeavours to bring about awareness and understanding within the client that can enable healing within the mind, body, and heart. When you come to therapy, you will find a safe, friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere that will allow you to explore, express or confront whatever it is that brought you to the therapy room.
Lorraine Mooney
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Edenderry, County Offaly R45
Trauma Informed and Neuro Affirming Practice! I am a fully accredited adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist. As an integrative therapist, I move between different theoretical approaches including Person Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Gestalt Therapy depending on each client’s individual therapeutic needs. My main therapeutic approach is Humanistic where I apply a Person-Cantered focus with clients by establishing an empathic and non-judgmental relationship in a relaxed, confidential setting with each client.
Trauma Informed and Neuro Affirming Practice! I am a fully accredited adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist. As an integrative therapist, I move between different theoretical approaches including Person Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Gestalt Therapy depending on each client’s individual therapeutic needs. My main therapeutic approach is Humanistic where I apply a Person-Cantered focus with clients by establishing an empathic and non-judgmental relationship in a relaxed, confidential setting with each client.
Karen Parrow
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D14
I decided to train as a professional counsellor after my own experience with depression. It's such an incredible privilege to be able to use my own life experiences to help others. Whichever way we work together, the relationship between us will be what enables the changes you wish to make and I will consistently offer empathy and support, no matter how difficult some of the things we deal with may be, and to be honest and upfront with you. This will help to nurture an environment in which you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered to make positive change.
I decided to train as a professional counsellor after my own experience with depression. It's such an incredible privilege to be able to use my own life experiences to help others. Whichever way we work together, the relationship between us will be what enables the changes you wish to make and I will consistently offer empathy and support, no matter how difficult some of the things we deal with may be, and to be honest and upfront with you. This will help to nurture an environment in which you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered to make positive change.
Mari Gallagher
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Newbridge, County Kildare W12
I am an accredited (IACP) psychotherapist who works with adults and couples in a person-centred, empathic, facilitative way on a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, gender identity, work-related stress, suicide ideation and post-traumatic stress. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed and Person Centred approaches to explore and help reach a fresh perspective on painful life experiences while developing coping strategies to deal with life’s ongoing challenges.
I am an accredited (IACP) psychotherapist who works with adults and couples in a person-centred, empathic, facilitative way on a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, gender identity, work-related stress, suicide ideation and post-traumatic stress. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed and Person Centred approaches to explore and help reach a fresh perspective on painful life experiences while developing coping strategies to deal with life’s ongoing challenges.
Paola Loiudice
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Moycullen, County Galway H91
Hola, soy Paola, psicóloga Argentina. Durante mi formación y mi práctica profesional he estado involucrada en las necesidades de mi comunidad trabajando con los mejores profesionales de mi campo. Además de ser profesora adjunta de Neuropsicología y Psicología del Desarrollo, me he involucrado en las trayectorias educativas de estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad, trabajé en un equipo de atención a pacientes oncológicos y participé activamente en los movimientos de mujeres mayores en defensa de sus derechos. En 2022 mi familia se trasladó a Irlanda. La experiencia de emigrar ha sido de gran crecimiento personal y profesional.
Hola, soy Paola, psicóloga Argentina. Durante mi formación y mi práctica profesional he estado involucrada en las necesidades de mi comunidad trabajando con los mejores profesionales de mi campo. Además de ser profesora adjunta de Neuropsicología y Psicología del Desarrollo, me he involucrado en las trayectorias educativas de estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad, trabajé en un equipo de atención a pacientes oncológicos y participé activamente en los movimientos de mujeres mayores en defensa de sus derechos. En 2022 mi familia se trasladó a Irlanda. La experiencia de emigrar ha sido de gran crecimiento personal y profesional.
Stephanie Maria Quinn
Psychotherapist, MA, APPI
Verified Verified
Dundalk, County Louth A91
I began my training as a Mental Health professional in 2006. My first MA was in Dramatherapy. In 2011 I completed a postgraduate certificate in Child psychotherapy. In 2012 I completed my second MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with first-class honors. I am also a trained EMDR therapist. My specialist interest is in supporting Women's Emotional Well - Being throughout the life span, with Fertility Issues and Reproductive trauma, in particular. As Women, we have complex biological needs and this all has an impact on our psychological well-being.
I began my training as a Mental Health professional in 2006. My first MA was in Dramatherapy. In 2011 I completed a postgraduate certificate in Child psychotherapy. In 2012 I completed my second MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with first-class honors. I am also a trained EMDR therapist. My specialist interest is in supporting Women's Emotional Well - Being throughout the life span, with Fertility Issues and Reproductive trauma, in particular. As Women, we have complex biological needs and this all has an impact on our psychological well-being.
Alan McInerney
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Greystones, County Wicklow A63
Making the decision to come to therapy can be a difficult one. We often have lots of questions about what to expect, what it might be like and whether or not we need it. I understand this experience as I have been there myself, so I aim to provide a warm, welcoming and understanding environment to make this process as manageable as possible for you. The focus of my practice is in providing a safe, understanding and unconditional space for us to explore the current difficulties that you may be experiencing. I work relationally with my clients.
Making the decision to come to therapy can be a difficult one. We often have lots of questions about what to expect, what it might be like and whether or not we need it. I understand this experience as I have been there myself, so I aim to provide a warm, welcoming and understanding environment to make this process as manageable as possible for you. The focus of my practice is in providing a safe, understanding and unconditional space for us to explore the current difficulties that you may be experiencing. I work relationally with my clients.
Rachel Rigley
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Greystones, County Wicklow A63
Choosing to come to therapy may seem daunting, and yet if you have come this far you have already made the first step. Simply put, life can become difficult for us sometimes and we may need more support than our friends and family can offer. If you are experiencing feelings of being lost or stuck, sadness, anxiety or stress or simply that you just don't know what is wrong but things just don't feel right, then therapy can help.
Choosing to come to therapy may seem daunting, and yet if you have come this far you have already made the first step. Simply put, life can become difficult for us sometimes and we may need more support than our friends and family can offer. If you are experiencing feelings of being lost or stuck, sadness, anxiety or stress or simply that you just don't know what is wrong but things just don't feel right, then therapy can help.
Carly Sokhela
Psychologist, MA, MPSI
Verified Verified
Carrigaline, County Cork P43
Are you ready to change your life? As a positive coaching psychologist, my job is to assist you to increase your wellbeing, improve your performance, enhance and apply your strengths and ultimately achieve your values and goals in life.
Are you ready to change your life? As a positive coaching psychologist, my job is to assist you to increase your wellbeing, improve your performance, enhance and apply your strengths and ultimately achieve your values and goals in life.
Margaret Patricia Parkes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D24
Are you feeling stuck in your life? The objective of my work with my clients is to assist them to journey forward by identifying what it is that is causing their current pain. Is it childhood abuse or unhelpful conditioning, toxic relationships (work or personal), low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, perfectionism, dependency on peoples approval, narcissistic abuse/ coercive control, career issues, ADHD, mild aspergers - we can work on it together in a gentle yet practical and psychoeducational way. The potential change can be both a gift to you and your family for generations for come. Please view my podcasts on ‘M
Are you feeling stuck in your life? The objective of my work with my clients is to assist them to journey forward by identifying what it is that is causing their current pain. Is it childhood abuse or unhelpful conditioning, toxic relationships (work or personal), low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, perfectionism, dependency on peoples approval, narcissistic abuse/ coercive control, career issues, ADHD, mild aspergers - we can work on it together in a gentle yet practical and psychoeducational way. The potential change can be both a gift to you and your family for generations for come. Please view my podcasts on ‘M
Brona Russell
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Kells, County Meath A82
There are many reasons to engage in therapy. If you have found your way here, I imagine you may be struggling with some part of yourself or with someone in your life. You might be looking for help and support with problems that seem overwhelming. You may have a sense that you are not living the life you want to live and wish to step more confidently forward. Psychotherapy offers you a chance to slow down and step out of your daily life, refocus on your needs and goals, a path of self-development and learning.
There are many reasons to engage in therapy. If you have found your way here, I imagine you may be struggling with some part of yourself or with someone in your life. You might be looking for help and support with problems that seem overwhelming. You may have a sense that you are not living the life you want to live and wish to step more confidently forward. Psychotherapy offers you a chance to slow down and step out of your daily life, refocus on your needs and goals, a path of self-development and learning.
Orla Melia Grace
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Killaloe, County Clare V94
In my practice, I offer a comprehensive range of services, including Adult therapy, and Child/ Adolescent Therapy. I understand that each client is unique, and my services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individuals and families I work with. Through a combination of therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices, I guide my clients on a journey toward healing, growth, and resilience. Let's Begin the Journey: Embarking on the path of therapy is a courageous step towards positive change. If you are seeking support for your child or adolescent, I invite you to reach out for a confidential consultation.
In my practice, I offer a comprehensive range of services, including Adult therapy, and Child/ Adolescent Therapy. I understand that each client is unique, and my services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individuals and families I work with. Through a combination of therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices, I guide my clients on a journey toward healing, growth, and resilience. Let's Begin the Journey: Embarking on the path of therapy is a courageous step towards positive change. If you are seeking support for your child or adolescent, I invite you to reach out for a confidential consultation.
Silvia Plaza Martin
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Waitlist for new clients
Please, contact me through my website: www.violetpsychology.com, not PychologyToday - From the start of our sessions, my main goal is to really get what you're going through and see things from your point of view. I provide a safe place for you to externally process your feelings, support you in recognizing patterns, and in making positive changes in your life. Together, we can figure out how to make sense of it all, overcome challenges, and build up your strength.
Please, contact me through my website: www.violetpsychology.com, not PychologyToday - From the start of our sessions, my main goal is to really get what you're going through and see things from your point of view. I provide a safe place for you to externally process your feelings, support you in recognizing patterns, and in making positive changes in your life. Together, we can figure out how to make sense of it all, overcome challenges, and build up your strength.
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.